WINNER'S CIRCLE: SETTING THE PACE FOR MEETINGS EXCELLENCE

The MAC, as it is affectionately known, is in my opinion, the most cost-effective event for both event planners and hospitality industry suppliers in the Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee area. It provides superb exposure to outstanding speakers that can enhance everyone's professional education. The MAC also has time allotted for quality networking that exposes planners to new meeting facilities and industry-related products, gives suppliers opportunities to introduce their wares to planners, and enhances the setting for both planners and suppliers to establish long-lasting personal relationships that are so important to success in this industry.

DEANE C. DRURY, FCMP
In Any Event Professional Event Management
Director of Recognition, Meeting Professionals International - Ohio Chapter

Ours is a thoroughbred industry. We are meeting professionals trained to endure the rigors of a competitive marketplace with the sleek grace of those who know what winning is all about. At the end of the race is the prize for running with excellence along the way - successful meetings and events, successful relationships, and the roar of approval from all our organizations' stakeholders in the grandstands.

The 9th Annual MPI MidAmerica Education Conference will be held in thoroughbred country, beautiful Lexington, Kentucky. Join your colleagues and friends at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort and Spa from March 8-10, 2009 to put together your winning ticket of education and networking.

Keep your binoculars focused on this site for a lineup of Extraordinary Education - speakers who share their expertise on the business and meetings fields, opportunities for creative networking and the extras that this magnificent setting provides.

Registration begins November 1, 2008. See the early bird incentives to make your plans now to attend.

The 2010 MPI MidAmerica Conference will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio March 21–23

Sponsorship Opportunities are now available. Get out of the starting gate early and sign up to receive even more for your investment.

Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Lexington KY - Hosting Sponsor
Butler County Visitors Bureau - Superfecta Sponsor
Marriott Griffin Gate Resort and Spa - Hosting Sponsor

Lake Erie Shores and Islands - Trifecta Sponsor
Meetings Michigan - Exacta Sponsor
TRS -- The Registration System - Across the Board Sponsor
Anderson University - The Professional Development Center at the Flagship - Across The Board Sponsor
Boyne Resorts - Across the Board Sponsor
Destination Bluegrass - Across the Board Sponsor
Duke Energy Convention Center - Across the Board Sponsor
George Fern/Louisville - Across the Board Sponsor
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa - Across The Board Sponsor
Lexington Convention Center - Across the Board Sponsor
Louisville CVB - Across The Board Sponsor
Northern Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau - Across The Board Sponsor
Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau - Across the Board Sponsor
Oglebay Resort & Conference Center - Across The Board Sponsor
Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. - Across The Board Sponsor
Premier Design - Across the Board Sponsor
Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel - Across the Board Sponsor
South Bend/Mishawaka Convention & Visitors Bureau - Across the Board Sponsor
Woodford Reserve Distillery - Across The Board Sponsor
Lafayette-West Lafayette Convention and Visitors Bureau - "Off Track" Sponsor

Bartha Audio Visual - In Kind Sponsor
Essential Details - In Kind Sponsor
McKinney Speakers - In Kind Sponsor
Carla Sings - In Kind Sponsor
Easy Graphics - In Kind Sponsor